Emergency services from west Dorset were called on to help tackle a huge barn fire which is believed to have been started deliberately

Wessex Water has announced a hosepipe ban for customers across parts of Dorset as drought conditions and months of exceptionally dry weather put water supplies under strain.

The Met Office has predicted fresher, more changeable weather in the coming week.

The Club House was highly praised by Bite Twice Food Reviews, especially for its fish and chips

A POPULAR west Dorset hostelry has won the prestigious Pub Garden of the Year award.

A talk will transport listeners back in time to celebrate West Dorset's steam-powered past.

Residents have said it will take more than speed cameras to make a busy road in west Dorset less dangerous, as people continue to speed through a village

Thousands more homes could be built near railway stations under major new planning changes, while pubs will be given extra protection from developers trying to turn them into flats or shops.

The second night of Jurassic Fields was a big hit as people prepare for one more night of fun

Devon CPRE and the Hawkchurch and Monkton Wyld Action Group are celebrating a resounding success following a planning inspector’s decision to dismiss a developer’s appeal to construct a large Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Raymond’s Hi...

Was Bridport's oldest secular building once a medieval lighthouse helping guide ships safely into what is now West Bay Harbour?

This hidden 4.25-mile walk from Marnhull crosses Dorset's longest river twice

Rex and Laurence Whistler left an extraordinary artistic legacy in Lyme Regis and Dorset

Campaigners are celebrating the upgrade and renovation of a path in west Dorset and continue calls for its completion.

Six months after a landslip brought in temporary lights at a tunnel in west Dorset, residents are now being asked if the signals should stay for good in the name of road safety

Reform UK plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up.

Monty Don has explained why apples have been falling off trees in recent weeks in the UK

Royal Mail has given advice to customers to keep a few things in mind when writing addresses on letters and parcels by hand

An expert has revealed simple things you can do to deter burglars from breaking into your home while you are on holiday.

Artists dazzled crowds in the first night of a huge music festival in Bridport

More exciting acts are lined up for the second day of Jurassic Fields as thousands flock west Dorset for the weekend

Dozens of firefighters were called to a "deliberate" fire as 2,000 bales of hay were set alight in the early hours of the morning.

Here's how you can watch the Dorset-filmed crime drama Broadchurch on Netflix, said to be 'one of the greatest ever made'

Lyme Regis is quietly emerging as one of Dorset’s most exciting foodie destinations, with visitors now saying some of its restaurants deserve "more than five stars."

These pictures show snowdrifts up to 30ft deep which cut off towns and villages across Dorset for days during the ferocious blizzard of February 1978

Publicans in west Dorset have welcomed support from the government but fear it may not be enough to keep businesses alive in the future

A family fun-filled gala will take place at an animal rehoming centre to help raise vital funds to support its work

A fairly unpopulated part of west Dorset has a fascinating natural curiosity.

A woman who set up a support group for people suffering from Multiple Sclerosis hopes that a new drug that has been hailed ‘life-changing’ will help tackle loneliness within the community

Andy Burnham says the Government has a “long way to go” to win back farmers’ trust as drought hits crops and £65m support is announced.

UK retailers have been asked to implement a ban on selling disposable barbecues until further notice due to wildfire risks

The upcoming lunar eclipse will follow the deep partial solar eclipse that happened on Wednesday (August 12).

Bridport Torchlight Procession cancelled over fire risk.

Officers from the Bridport Neighbourhood Policing Team attended a property near St. Marys Church on South Street at around midday to carry out an arrest enquiry involving a man who had previously evaded police earlier in the week.

Jurassic Fields has officially returned to Bridport in what is set to be a weekend of fun in the sunshine

Emergency services were forced to abandon a lifeboat demonstration at an annual event after a woman and a child became stranded offshore in West Bay

Sunlight reflecting through a discarded glass bottle is believed to have caused a grass fire at a holiday park yesterday afternoon

Firefighters rushed to the scene of a car fire in Bridport town centre during the early hours of the morning

Residents across Dorset received an emergency alert to their phones this evening warning of a 'very high risk of wildfires' across the country

Almost 600 coastguards have called for a vote of no confidence in the chief executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

First Ever PorkFest Sets New Standard as Dorset Community Raises Major Funds for Looseheadz

A walker was rescued after falling and suffering a suspected broken leg on a remote section of coastal path

Bridport's Jurassic Fields Festival is set to return this weekend, featuring a packed schedule of live music and entertainment

A number of safety tips have been issued ahead of Bridport’s beloved carnival and torchlight procession that returns to town next weekend

A brand-new seafront bar which will offer scenic views all year round has opened in Lyme Regis

Bridport and Lyme Regis weather forecast: sunny days, highs up to 28°C, moderate winds, and pollen levels. Full UK South West forecast for 14–17 August.

A challenging two-mile sea swim that attracts crowds every year is set to take place along the Jurassic Coast

A Masonic lodge has marked 100 years at its historic hall

Bridport may be waiting until nearly 2030 before it gets its new homes promised by the local plan, following national planning reforms and promises from the new Prime Minister

Long-serving deputy Mark Green has been appointed as the new town clerk of Lyme Regis, and will begin the role on September 10.